Hugh Hopper

Hugh Hopper
Hopper in 2007
Background information
Birth nameHugh Colin Hopper
Born(1945-04-29)29 April 1945
Canterbury, Kent, England
Died7 June 2009(2009-06-07) (aged 64)
Whitstable, Kent, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active1963–2009
Formerly of
Websitehugh-hopper.com

Hugh Colin Hopper (29 April 1945 – 7 June 2009) was a British progressive rock and jazz fusion bass guitarist. He was a prominent member of the Canterbury scene, as a member of Soft Machine and other bands.